Hawai'i's arts scene has a busy stretch of openings for filmmakers, actors, and young musicians, good news for local talent looking for a break.

• The Wailuku Film Festival is taking submissions for its second run, set for mid-June 2027, after drawing more than 5,300 people in year one.
• Year two adds new film categories and more room for new filmmakers, still focused on Hawai'i and Indigenous voices, water sports, and ocean culture.
• Today is the last day for young actors to apply for the live-action Naruto movie, a global search for the Naruto and Sakura leads, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
• Duke's Waikiki holds its annual ukulele contest tomorrow at Royal Hawaiian Center for players ages 7 to 18, with koa ukuleles for the winners.

Outlook: Expect casting news on the Naruto leads in the coming months and a wider slate of entries as the Wailuku festival builds toward next summer.